Jan 17, 2014 | Running Your Business
Driven, motivated, dedicated, hard-working – these are all qualities every manager wants to see out of his or her employees, but compiling a team based around these traits doesn't just happen by sticking a bunch of people in a room together. In fact, the...
Jan 15, 2014 | Running Your Business
Every company has its fair share of competitors, from the little guy next door to massive corporations. The hallmark of a quality small business is how it handles these obstacles, and that starts with research and proper planning.Competition can often dictate the...
Jan 13, 2014 | Running Your Business
The dreaded meeting – few people enjoy taking time away from work just to sit in a room and listen to people drone on for an hour. However, these parts of any company are crucial to its success, so there needs to be a better way to pull it all together.Few...
Jan 10, 2014 | Running Your Business
It happens during the life of every small business – sales slow down, the financial plan is stressed and income starts to dry up. While this is often inevitable, it doesn't have to mark the end of the company. On the other hand, there are several ways to avoid a...
Jan 9, 2014 | Running Your Business
Few things change as quickly as marketing. This valuable component of any small business is prone to fluctuations, shifts and movements. Therefore, entrepreneurs and managers have to be on the ball when it comes to new, creative ways to reach potential clients. In...